CenExel

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About Us: Each of CenExel's research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success. Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k. Job Summary: The Business Development Associate plays a key role in strengthening CenExel's presence in the clinical research industry by proactively engaging with potential clients. This individual initiates contact with sponsor companies not yet partnered with CenExel, utilizing a variety of communication tools and platforms. The Business Development Associate supports lead qualification efforts and works alongside the sales team to grow and manage a robust pipeline of prospects. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: • Initiates contact with assigned leads and schedule introductory meetings. • Stays current on CenExel's clinical trial capabilities across its network of research sites to ensure accurate and informed client engagement. • Develops targeted outbound campaigns that speak to the needs of potential clients, leveraging marketing assets, creative messaging, and input from subject matter experts. • Conducts research to identify target accounts, key stakeholders, and decision-makers to spark interest in CenExel's services. • Collaborates closely with Business Development Directors to support seamless communication and effective transition of new business opportunities from initial contact through the completion of introductory meetings. • Coordinates with Business Development team members to optimize outreach efforts tied to travel and industry events. • Ensures all outreach activities are accurately tracked in the CRM system. • Provides regular performance updates and metrics to management as requested. • Supports additional tasks and initiatives as assigned. • Fosters a collaborative, goal-oriented work environment by building strong relationships across departments and contributing to a team-first culture. • Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal • Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), • CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company • guidelines and policies. • Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive. Education/Experience/Skills: • Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. • A bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline (preferred). • 1-3 years of inside sales or business development experience in a clinical trial site, CRO, or vendor (preferred). • Persistent, enthusiastic, and persuasive communicator. • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative. • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. • Strong interpersonal skills, especially in virtual settings. • Skilled in sales techniques and business development strategies. • Experience selling to clinical trial sponsor companies (preferred). • Familiarity with clinical trial industry sales intelligence tools, e.g., Citeline (preferred). • Understanding of the phases and types of clinical trials. • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities independently. • Customer-focused with a service-driven mindset. Working Conditions • Indoor, Office environment. • Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking. • Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. • Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential. • Remote work arrangement. CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.